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How to create Catalina boot USB installer on Windows PC?
I'm a technical writer and web designer, so I have a good handle on software and tools. However, I'm more familiar with macOS environments and usually work with a MacBook M1. I recently ran into a si...
It now becomes much simple to create macOS bootable USB on a Windows PC with the help of dmg burning tool. First, download macOS Catalina dmg file from a legit website and burn it to USB drive. This process will extract the dmg file and make the USB bootable. Here is a step-by-step guide you can follow:
https://www.howtogeeker.com/make-macos-bootable-usb-on-windows
P.S. Please use a fast USB drive. This will save time!
Creating a macOS Catalina bootable USB installer on a Windows PC using the command line can be a risky method. When you're using Command Prompt to format your USB drive, there's less room for error. Messing up the format (like choosing the wrong file system) could render your USB drive useless for the task at hand. If you accidentally format the wrong drive, you could wipe out important data— and that's always a heart-sinking feeling!